Moorhead

Driver Threatened with Hatchet in Carjacking

At this time, the suspect is described as a white male, approximately 20 years old, wearing blue jeans.

Moorhead, M.N.–Moorhead Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Main Avenue and 5th Street South after a victim reported a man threatened him with a hatchet and stole his vehicle. The victim was sitting in his vehicle in a parking lot around 1:20 a.m. when the suspect entered and asked for a ride. When the victim refused, the suspect…

Cobbers Come Together for Annual Corn Feed

3,500 ears of corn were shucked in preparation for this year's feed.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Before the school year begins at Concordia College every year, there must first be corn. Thousands of people pack the north mall at Concordia in Moorhead for its annual corn feed. Organizers of the event say it’s always a great way for current and incoming students to be better acquainted to the college and their professors. They…

LIVE: River Keepers River Paddling Excursion, Aviary Expedition

We're off in search of a long-awaited adventure.

It seems like a long wait every year to get to our beloved summertime here in the Red River Valley region, and this year Mother Nature kept us waiting a bit longer. The wet weather kept the Red’s water levels higher than usual for a long time this summer. So time and time again, River Keepers needed to push back…

Update: Missing Girl Has Been Found

Hajar Kasem, age 14, is described as being 4’11’’, 110 pounds, brown eyes, and black hair.

Update: Hajar Kasem, was located in Moorhead and is safe. The Moorhead Police Department said several tips from the public led to a successful resolution to this case.   Moorhead, M.N.–The Moorhead Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile female from Moorhead. Hajar Kasem, age 14, is described as being 4’11’’, 110 pounds, brown eyes, and…

LIVE: Barnesville’s Potato Days on National Potato Day

Lefse us tell you about all the great things happening this week for Potato Days.

It’s National Potato Day this Monday, and we couldn’t be more chipper about the whole event, because potatoes are something most people in this region get pretty steamed up about. That’s especially true in Barnesville, Minn., where residents have been serving the Red River Valley its Potato Days festival every year in late August. A smash hit for young and…

Water Main Break at Moorhead CVS Floods Store, Affects Surrounding Businesses

Officers responded to motion alarms at 1:30 a.m.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A water main break at the CVS Moorhead floods the store. Police say officers responded to motion alarms around 1:30 this morning. They found water inside from a broken water main, and it was like a waterfall once the doors were opened. Cleaning crews have been at the store all day, and the water main break has…

Dilworth Police Chief: We Have a Person of Interest On Camera In Walmart Disturbance

The Dilworth Walmart was evacuated and 200 customers and employees safely left the store.

DILWORTH, Minn. — After reviewing surveillance footage, Dilworth Police Chief Ty Sharpe, says they believe they have a picture of the person who placed a 911 call that caused a disturbance last week. The Dilworth Walmart was evacuated and 200 customers and employees safely left the store. Dispatchers received a 911 call saying a man was spotted in the hardware…

Broken Water Main Floods Moorhead Store Overnight

It took public works crews about 90 minutes to find the shut-off and stop the water break.

MOORHEAD, MN– A broken water main resulted in a big mess at the CVS Pharmacy on 30th Avenue South in Moorhead. Police Sgt. Scott Kostohryz says officers responded to motion alarms at the store around 1:30 a.m. Friday and discovered water flowing inside the store from a broken water main. Kostohryz says it was like a waterfall coming out once…

Moorhead Public Schools Continues Teacher Contract Negotiations

there's no word on when there will be an agreement

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Public Schools Teachers Union is in its fourth session to negotiate contracts. While salary and benefits are what you can usually find in a contract, the union is also negotiating classroom sizes, teachers’ safety and more mental health resources for students. The union’s president of education says the district is always trying to make sure the…

$10,000 Seized After Fargo Man Is Accused Of Nearly Dragging Officer

Eric Faleide appeared nervous and gave conflicting statements about who owned the SUV He Was Driving

May 2018FARGO, N.D. — A man faces charges after nearly dragging a Fargo police officer last Friday. He was found sitting in an SUV outside a motel with a backpack next to the vehicle containing an estimated $10,000. The officer says Eric Faleide of Fargo appeared nervous and gave conflicting statements about who owned the SUV. It had a temporary…